Fair Work Act will soon provide a ‘right to disconnect’
The right to disconnect has received media attention as the trend of work extending into personal life is seen as an increasingly important issue.
By Paul Moorhouse - 2 min read
The mainstreaming of climate litigation
A landmark Australian judgment has shone a light on how climate change is now working its way into traditional areas of litigation around the world.
By Martijn Wilder and Sharona Coutts - 12 min read
Same same but different: it’s time to close the gender pay gap
On International Women’s Day, it’s time we all take stock of what we can do to reduce the gender pay gap.
By Priti Joshi - 9 min read
Not just a few bad apples: why APRA should have done more
Scott Donald PhD CFA examines the Banking Royal Commission’s report about APRA’s failings as regulator and the Commissioner’s recommendations for change.
By Scott Donald - 2 min read
Tackling modern slavery now a matter of legal compliance
A closer look at the new laws Australia has introduced at both State and Federal level to prevent slavery in corporate supply chains. By AMY…
By Amy Sinclair - 1 min read
Concealing a complex problem
This article examines the vexed moral and legal questions surrounding the offence of concealing a serious indictable offence. By THOMAS SPOHR.
By Thomas Spohr - 2 min read
New tenancy reforms strengthen the rights of domestic violence victims
An outline of new tenancy reforms allowing victims of domestic violence to end their tenancies immediately without liability. By KELLIE McDONALD.
By Kellie McDonald - 1 min read
Amended security of payment regime set to bring more clarity to building and construction disputes
In the coming months there will be important changes to the way the security of payment regime operates in NSW. By ANDREW BAILEY.
By Andrew Bailey - 2 min read
Personal Property Securities: getting the fundamentals right
Understanding the basics of the Personal Property Securities Act will assist practitioners to spot situations where it might operate. By AMELIA HAGLEY and ADAM WALDMAN.
By Amelia Hagley and Adam Waldman - 2 min read
The Constitutional limits of NCAT’s jurisdiction
Clients need to be advised of the Constitutional limits of NCAT’s jurisdiction so that alternative remedial avenues may be pursued. By RICHARD MCCULLAGH.
By Richard McCullagh - 1 min read
Powers of Attorney – an ‘enduring’ source of liability for solicitors
A discussion of Reilly v Reilly [2017] NSWSC 1419 and restrictions on Powers of Attorney imposed by the general law. By GREG COUSTON and TONY…
By Greg Couston and Tony Reynolds - 1 min read